Department of Communication Studies
Communication Studies seeks to understand communication and to improve its practice in a variety of relationships. We focus on two person and family communication, communication in small groups and in large organizations, communication across communities, the nature of language and symbols, and the nature of argument and persuasion in political settings and in social movements. We are a department recognized for its world-renowned researchers, top-ranked graduate programs, and award-winning teachers.
$6.3 M
Grant Funding in ‘21-‘22
83
Current Ph.D./MA Students
183
Courses Offered in ’21-‘22
#1
Texas Speech Team
Department News

Rod Hart Honored
Hart Honored with Citizenship Award from ASI

2022 NCA Conference
Faculty, Grad Students Win Multiple Awards at NCA

Alumni Graduate Program Award
Dr. Pat Parker Accepts Graduate Program Award

Org Comm Conference
Moody Excels in Organizational Communication
Upcoming Events
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CATE is sponsoring a speaker series in the spring semester on current teaching topics. The sessions involve a 30-minute informal presentation followed by a 30-minute open discussion period.
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Our CMS 2023 Spring Colloquia Series
Today’s Episode:
Rod Hart, Department of Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin
March 24 (Fri), 3:30 PM, DMC 5.208
“American Eloquence”
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On Monday, March 27th, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at POB 2.404a, the Edward A. Clark Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies will host Visualizing Global Encounters: Virtual Landscapes & Digital Histories.
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Generally speaking, racial equity commissions are made up of residents, government officials, and key community stakeholders who work together to create recommendations that will lead to more racially equitable and just communities.
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This interactive writing workshop presented by professor Maddie Holland will support faculty to design writing assignments that are adapted for current AI digital tools, such as ChatGPT.
If you want to challenge yourself intellectually, personally, professionally...if you want to make an impact on society, you should apply...
